AECOM
Aquatic Ecologist Graduate - Nottingham, Leeds, Basingstoke, or Edinburgh (February 27 onwards start)
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Job Description
About Our Team
Ecology is part of AECOM's Environment business which provides environmental management services for feasibility, impact analysis and operational compliance as well as remediation, restoration and re-use of impacted property.
Our Nottingham, Leeds, Edinburgh and Basingstoke offices are currently seeking a Graduate Aquatic Ecologist.
Responsibilities
The role will support the delivery of consultancy and advisory services, including a wide range of fieldwork and site work opportunities, to both internal and external clients to a high level of technical quality and to programme and budget.
- Support the delivery of existing and new contracts for the collection and analysis of aquatic survey data including fish, macroinvertebrates, crayfish, macrophytes, riparian mammals, River Habitat Survey etc.
- Conduct laboratory analysis of macroinvertebrate samples (family and mixed-taxon) in our Leeds or Nottingham laboratory.
- Assist with a wider range of terrestrial ecology surveys.
- Work as part of the existing network of AECOM ecologists and water scientists within the UK and Ireland.
- Communicate with line manager, project managers, clients, project teams and other members of the Aquatic Ecology and Water Environment team in person, by telephone, e-mail, letters and reports.
- Comply with internal business management procedures, including in relation to health and safety and technical quality of all advice and outputs.
- Contribute to maintaining internal and external client relationships, including providing urgent ecological response and / or advice as required.
- Collaborate with colleagues in wider AECOM teams on multi-disciplinary projects.
- Assist with other administrative duties which add value to the management and development of the team.
Benefits
At AECOM, you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.
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Qualifications
- A degree (preferably MSc or higher, but BSc considered) in Aquatic Ecology/ Ecology or related discipline (Freshwater Biology, Marine/ Ecology/ Zoology) would be an advantage, as would previous commercial and/or regulatory experience.
- Freshwater experience is essential as is Laboratory macroinvertebrate analysis.
- The successful candidate will understand some or all the following: aquatic ecology and surveys such as fish, macroinvertebrates, crayfish, macrophytes, riparian mammals and/or River Habitat Survey.
- Microsoft Office skills essential such as Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
- Ability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole.
- Solid attention to detail.
- Strong numeracy.
- Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external clients, both verbally & in writing with the confidence to engage with a variety of people (clients, colleagues, stakeholders and sub-contractors alike) and the aptitude to rationally explain, explore and discuss technical issues and capture feedback.
Desirable
- Full driving license and willingness to travel on occasion is desirable (some site travel with equipment may be required).
Additional Information
- Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis for either immediate or advanced offer start.
- Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.
- You must have permanent right to work in Ireland as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
- AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families.
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About AECOM
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
- You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options.
- Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
- You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
Join Us
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
- We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.
ReqID: REF59809W
Business Line: Environment
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India
Career Area: Science
Work Location Model: Hybrid
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